HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1288 Staff AnalysisSeptember 14, 2000
ITEM NO.: 3
FILE NO.: S-1288
NAME: Baseline Commercial Park - Preliminary Plat
LOCATION: South side of the 10,600 block of Baseline Road
DEVELOPER_
F.Nr TNF:ER
Irwin and Saviers/Ron Tabor White-Daters and Associates
1701 Centerview Dr., Ste. 201 401 S. Victory Street
Little Rock, AR 72211 Little Rock, AR 72201
AREA: 19.9 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 7 FT. NEW STREET: 650 if
ZONING: R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT: 16
CENSUS TRACT: 41.03
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1. Deferral of street improvements (except left turn lane) to
Baseline Road
A. PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 19.9 acres along the
south side of Baseline Road (east of Sibley Hole Road) into
seven (7) lots for a future industrial park development.
The applicant proposes a 650 foot cul-de-sac from Baseline
Road to serve the development. The applicant has noted
that the lots will be final platted one at a time as they
are sold.
The applicant is requesting a deferral of street
improvements to Baseline Road for five (5) years, until
development of Lots 1 and 4, or until adjacent development,
whichever occurs first. The applicant has also noted that
September 14, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: S-1288
the floodway along the eastern property line will be
dedicated to the City.
The applicant is also requesting a rezoning (R-2 to I-1)
and a Land Use Plan Amendment for the property (Items 3.1
and 3.2 on this agenda).
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is undeveloped and heavily wooded. There is an
auto salvage yard and undeveloped property to the north
across Baseline Road. There is also what appears to be a
single family residence immediately west of the auto
salvage yard, sitting several hundred feet north of
Baseline Road. There are church developments east and west
of the site, with a mixture of office and commercial zoned
property to the south.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood. The SWLR United for Progress and Town and
Country Neighborhood Associations were notified of the
public hearing.
D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1. West Baseline Road is listed on the Master Street Plan
as a principal arterial, dedication of right-of-way to
55 feet from centerline is required.
2. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
18,031 Show driveway locations on the plat.
3. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master
Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
4. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
6. Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
7. Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are
required.
S. Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little
Rock Code. All requests should be forwarded to Traffic
Engineering.
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September 14, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: 5-1288
9. Baseline Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count of
5,600.
10. Dedicate regulatory floodway easement to the City of
Little Rock.
11. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway
right-of-way from AHTD, District VI.
E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to
serve property.
AP&L: No Comments received.
ARKLA: No Comments received.
Southwestern Bell: No Comments.
Water: A water main extension will be required.
Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per city code.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
County Planning: No Comments received.
CATA: Site is not on a dedicated bus route and has no
effect on bus radius, turnout and route.
F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Planning Division:
No Comment.
Landscape Issues:
No Comment.
G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 24, 2000)
Joe White was present, representing the application. Staff
briefly described the preliminary plat. Mr. White noted
that he had no issues with the Planning Staff Comments.
The Public Works requirements were discussed. Bob Turner,
Director of Public Works, stated that driveway locations
needed to be shown on the plat.
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September 14, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: 5-1288
The requested deferral of street improvements to Baseline
Road was briefly discussed. Mr. Turner noted that if the
applicant constructed a left turn lane to the property,
Public Works would support a deferral of the rest of the
improvements.
Mr. White asked if the section of Baseline Road adjacent to
the floodway dedication would have to be improved by the
developers. Mr. Turner stated that the developer would be
responsible for the improvements, as the floodway area
would be dedicated as an easement.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the
preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action.
H. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to staff
on August 30, 2000. The revised plat addresses the issues
as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The
revised plat shows the driveway locations as required.
Public Works supports the driveway locations as shown. The
revised plat also shows the lot dimensions and 70 foot
building lines as required.
The applicant is requesting a deferral of street
improvement to Baseline Road for five (5) years, until
development of Lots 1 and 4, or until adjacent development,
whichever occurs first. The applicant notes that the left
turn lane in Baseline Road will be constructed as requested
by Public Worker. Public Works supports the deferral as
requested.
Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues associated with the preliminary plat. The plat
should have no adverse effect on the general area.
I. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject
to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.
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September 14, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: 5-1288
2. Staff supports the deferral of street improvements
(except the left turn lane) to Baseline Road for five (5)
years, until development of Lots 1 and 4, or until
adjacent development, whichever occurs first.
3. The floodway along the east property line must be
dedicated as an easement to the City.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 14, 2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed
by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
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